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Winter slumber comes to an end for hibernating bears

Bears are waking up around Durango, and it’s time to start taking precautionary measures to reduce human-bear conflicts, wildlife officials say. “It’s that time of year,” said Colorado Parks and...

DATE: April 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

A shot of moisture in forecast for Southwest Colorado

A spring storm is expected to move into the region Tuesday evening, bringing a shot of moisture to Montezuma and La Plata and counties. Forecasters are calling for only a tenth of an inch of rain...

DATE: April 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez council OKs ‘blank check’ to catch up with 3 years of audits

The Cortez City Council on April 9 authorized City Manager John Dougherty to fix the city’s financial services software, regardless of cost. The city’s financial audits have been out of date since...

DATE: April 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lakes and reservoirs prepare for boat inspections

As boating season begins on lakes and reservoirs, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is ramping up mandatory boat inspections and reminding boat owners that they must purchase an Aquatic Nuisance Species...

DATE: April 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wilderness bill gains local momentum, lacks congressional bipartisan support

WASHINGTON – Bill Fales has worked his ranch for the past 45 years, and has recently started providing quality beef to Whole Foods. The ranch, in his wife’s family since 1924, stretches along the...

DATE: April 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forum considers possible effect of climate change on Cortez water

Climate change will affect the local water supply, according to a forum Thursday in Cortez. The forum was led by climate scientist Seth Arens, part of a group that partnered with the city in the...

DATE: April 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hozhoni Days celebrates young and old through dance

Native Americans of all ages from around the nation drummed, sang and danced Saturday at Fort Lewis College’s Hozhoni Days Powwow, a celebration of multigenerational culture. Hundreds of people...

DATE: April 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

4 hurt in crash south of Pagosa Springs

Four people were injured in a single-vehicle crash around 11:58 a.m. Saturday on Archuleta County Road 359, about 19 miles south of Pagosa Springs. According to a news release issued by the...

DATE: April 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Artists repurpose ReStore items for Habitat fundraiser

An “upcycle” art show is coming to town on Earth Day, with proceeds benefiting the local Habitat for Humanity chapter. At the April 20 event, the nonprofit will auction off upcycled artwork – work...

DATE: April 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eli Tomac comes home to Colorado, wins Supercross in Denver

Eli Tomac of Cortez returned to his home state of Colorado on Saturday and ran away with the 450 AMA Supercross before a roaring crowd at Denver’s Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The victory, his...

DATE: April 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

From the skies, geologists peer inside the Earth

An unusual flying object will visit Silverton in the next couple of weeks, but residents have no reason to fear a secret government experiment or an encounter with creatures from another planet....

DATE: April 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sand Canyon parking more than doubles

The battle for parking space at the popular Sand Canyon Trailhead is over, and more improvements are coming. A new parking lot and trailhead are now open on County Road G just east of the main...

DATE: April 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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